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Rose and Alex Pilibos Armenian School
2010-2011
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April
Calendar of Events
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1: Junior/Senior Prom
4-7: 8th Grade Stanford 10 Testing
5: 6th Grade field trip to Holy Land Exhibition
7: 6th - 8th Grade field trip to Montebello Armenian Genocide Monument
8: Pre-K - 1st Grades Armenian Story Night
11-15: Stanford 10 Testing for 1st - 9th grades
13-21: 8th Grade Washington D.C. Trip
15: End of 3rd Quarter
15: Last Day before Easter Break
15: TK Lunch Truck for lunch. Organized by PTO.
18-25: Easter Vacation
24: Easter
24: 96th Anniversary of Armenian Genocide
26: Return to
School
28: Commemoration of April 24 Genocide
29: HAYK Armenian Subject Test
29: Ladies Night Out at Notte Luna organized by the PTO
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Get on our E-mail List!!!
If you have not already done so... please email us your information (name, email address, name of child, and grade) at contact@pilibos.org
so we may have your email address on file for important mailings and pertinent information regarding your child.
We hope to continue contact with parents via email as much as possible. It is our goal to minimize paper usage and traditional mailings. It is with your help that we can make this goal a reality. | | |
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Emergency Drill
at Pilibos
Click here to read about our Emergency Drill conducted on March 14, 2011. | |
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PASS
Remember to check online for your child's academic progress throughout the year. Log onto www.pilibos.org and click on PASS on the home page. Enter your child's username and password to check and monitor their work and progress. If you have misplaced your username and password, you may contact the office at
(323) 668-2661.
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Please Note:
First day of school for the 2011-2012 School Year will be August 22, 2011. | |
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EXPECTED SCHOOLWIDE LEARNING RESULTS
By the time a student graduates from Rose and Alex Pilibos Armenian School, he/she will have received the guidance and opportunity
to become a(n)
CREATIVE AND CRITICAL THINKER
Who is capable of analyzing information and finding novel solutions to problems
EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATOR
Who can clearly articulate through all forms of communication in English and Armenian
USER OF TECHNOLOGY
Who can work individually and collaboratively, utilizing a variety of technologies to convey and interpret information in an educational context
RESPONSIBLE CITIZEN
Who is an active participant and responsible citizen in the Armenian and American global communities in accordance with Christian values
MULTI-CULTURAL CITIZEN
Who learns, respects, and values his/her own culture/nationality as well as other diverse cultures/nationalities
LIFELONG LEARNER
Who embraces new challenges as an integral part of lifelong development.
Who, upon graduation, is prepared mentally and academically to enter institutions of higher learning | |
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After-School Programs
In conjunction with the "Hye Gentron", Pilibos is able to offer a number of different extra-curricular activities after school, easing parents' burden of driving their kids from one activity to another.
As of March 8, Pilibos will now offer Dance Classes with Vartan and Siranoush Gevorkian Dance Academy, Acting Classes with Lory Tatoulian, and Karate Classes with Hye Katch Do.
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WASC Accreditation
For the past four days, March 27-30, a team from the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) visited our school to renew our term of accreditation. The administration and faculty have been working for the last year and a half to prepare for their visit, examining every aspect of our school and preparing a written report for the WASC team. Everyone worked very hard, and we were prepared for their visit and any questions they might have for us.
The four team members came from all over southern California: San Diego, Etiwanda, Bakersfield, and Glendale. On Sunday, March 27, the team met with the School Board, parents, and faculty. Beginning on Monday, the team members had meetings with the faculty in their various focus groups, talked with the students, and visited every classroom. One member even played some basketball with the high school boys!
Overall, their impressions of our facility, staff, and curriculum were very positive. The chairman of the team praised our school for the unity of our vision; the team was very impressed that everyone-- parents, students, and faculty-- all support the vision and mission of our school. The team members also said that they felt the sense of family and community that is the true heart of Pilibos.
"Thank you to everyone-parents, faculty, students, and staff-who worked so hard to make the WASC visit such a great success," said principal Nazo Apanian.
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2011-2012 Registration
April 1 - May 2, 2011
Look for your new Registration packets that will be mailed to each student's home by the end of March. This year, the main registration form will already be filled out with your child's pertinent information. If there are changes or missing information, you can make such changes and return it back to the office along with the other registration forms. We hope this makes the registration process a little quicker and easier for you.
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April 9 Walkathon
Please join us in a walkathon commemorating April 24. Our students will begin the walkathon on April 9, 2011 at 9:00 a.m. at St. Mary's Church, 500 South Central Ave. and it will end at Pilibos at 11:30 a.m.
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In Commemoration of April 24
Along with various activities in commemoration of the Armenian Genocide, the Rose and Alex Pilibos Armenian School will dedicate a Memorial Evening to the 92nd anniversary of the Armenian Genocide, on Thursday, April 28, 2011 at 6:30pm in the school gymnasium.
On the evening of Thursday, April 28, 2011, at 6:30 P.M., students will perform poetry, songs and skits that are dedicated to the memory of the Genocides that took place 96 years ago.
We request your presence at this function to honor the memory of our martyrs, as well as to recognize and encourage our students' sense of responsibility and commitment to our national concerns.
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TECHNOLOGY in ACTION
SMART Board presentations with 3rd, 4th and 5th graders
As we all know by now, Pilibos aquired 2 SMART Boards over the past few months. After a brief training on the equipment and software for the boards, we are excited and frankly, a little overwhelmed to see all the possible uses and purpose these boards can serve for our teachers and students of all learning styles. Combining the simplicity of a whiteboard with the power of a computer, the SMART Board lets you deliver dynamic lessons, write notes in digital ink, and save your work - all with the simple touch of a finger!
The counseling office was given the opportunity to "break" the boards in and use them with the 3rd, 4th and 5th graders during their second workshop on bullying. Maral Tavitian spoke to the students about the difference between tattling and bullying using interactive applications, games, images, and animations on the board. She also gave each student a turn to come up and "interact" with the board through the use of their finger or the magic pens. The presentation seemed to capture the students' attention, kept them engaged and encouraged participation. The counselor will continue to use the boards during the monthly workshops with the students with the hope of implementing it with all other grade levels as well. With endless possibilities, the SMART board is an amazing tool for today's techie kids!
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8th grade Pilibos trip to Chamlian
On March 8, our Pilibos 8th graders visited their fellow Chamlian 8th graders for a day of fun, games and classroom visits. Chamlian students warmly welcomed the Pilibos students at the school entrance. After a brief welcome from the Chamlian Principal, the students took off to play basketball and volleyball, have lunch and visit a few classrooms.
We would sincerely like to thank the Chamlian staff, faculty and most importantly, the students for their hospitality. We look forward to many more shared events in the future!
 
 
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 Science Fair
Once again, our junior high students were excited to participate in the Science Fair. A major event of enthusiasm & knowledge, this year's Science Fair took place March 16-18. With the dedication, effort & guidance of our Middle School Science Teachers, more than 130 Science projects were displayed at Karapetian Hall, where our students not only did demonstrate their knowledge, but also their ability to inquire & research.
The projects were examined by independent outside judges; selected students were interviewed, and as a result of that process the following 17 students won the honor of advancing to the Los Angeles County Science Fair on April 15, 2011.
6th Grade:
1st place: Armen Martirosyan and Stepan Sarkisian
2nd place: Leana Arabatlian and Gianni Baghjedjian
3rd place: Harout Agazaryan and Diana Diaryan
7th Grade:
1st place: Bedig Deirdeirian and Lily Dermendjian
2nd place: Sako Bambalian and Sarkis Papikian
3rd place: Angelica Gevoglanian and Haik Geozalian
8th Grade:
1st place: Aron Petrossian
2nd place: Ara Ghiulezian and Hagop Karamanukyan
3rd place: Annie Barberian
Honorable Mention: Gary Karapetian and Arthur Bedrian
Congratulations!
 
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Student Council
Movie Night:
On March 11th, the student council organized its first movie night. As students gathered in the gymnasium, you could sense their entusiasm.Thanks to the 70 students and parents who attended the screening of UP, the event was a great success. It is with great anticipation that we await the continuance of this tradition in the coming year.
April 24 T-Shirts:
It has become customary within Pilibos to honor the events of April 24, 1915 by wearing April 24 shirts during the month of April. Once again, the Student Council of Pilibos will sell April 24 shirts. The cost is $15/shirt. The April 24 T-Shirts are almost ready. Forms have been passed out to classes for orders. So if you have not already purchased yours, please do so soon. The design of the shirt has been done by one of our very own students, Irakli Khizanishvili.
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PTO
On April 15, the PTO will be Passing out Choreg after morning mass for the students. On the same day, they have organized for the TK Truck to come on campus for lunch. This is similar to when the In'n'Out truck came on the last day before Christmas Break.
April 29, 2010 Ladies Night Out
CPK Night
Once again the Pilibos CPK night on March 24 was a big success. Parents, teachers, and students all quickly filled up CPK on a Tuesday night, once again showing their support for our school and yummy food! Thank you to all of you for your constant support!
Upcoming events in May:
May 20, 2010 Family Night Dinner
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PILIBOS
KAHAM
KAHAM Closing Ceremonies took place on Sunday March 27 2011 at Glendale Community College. Pilibos track, volleyball, soccer and basketball athletes were all present for the award ceremonies. We would like to thank all the parents who came out that day and supported our athletes and program. We appreciate the continuous support. We are proud of all our athletes and their hard work and commitment. It was a successful KAHAM season.
Congratulations to our athletes and parents!
 
 
CIF Congratulations to our coaches, Sarkis Balian and Sevak Andreassian, for winning Coach of the Year in the CIF Westside League Division.  
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Class Projects
5th Grade:
Building Volcanos
 
9th Grade:
Dissecting Earthworms
The 9th grade biology class dissected earthworms in the science lab under Ms. Lilit Gevloganian's supervision. The students were first shown a video of how to dissect the earthworms then put their knowledge to the test. This was an educational experience that the students all enjoyed.
 
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Field Trips
The Getty: 
Excitement was in the air as the 9th graders boarded the school bus and was on their way to The J. Paul Getty Museum. The Getty Center was an ideal field trip for the students that are currently studying art history. They were lucky enough to view a temporary exhibit entitled the "Gods of Angkor: Bronzes from the National Museum of Cambodia," which will only be at the museum for a couple of more months. They were astonished to see actual pieces that were discussed in class, present before their very own eyes. They also had the privilege to view an ancient Armenian text that was a part of the exhibit entitled, "Stories to Watch: Narratives in Medieval Manuscripts." Overall, the trip was a great success, and certainly sparked great appreciation for the arts!
Shakespeare Live:
On March 10th, the eighth grade class, accompanied by Mrs. Carla Kiladjian and Mr. Terry McCrory, took a field trip to Glendale Central Theatre to see Shakespeare Live!, an exciting production that showcases scenes from several of William Shakespeare's plays and lines from his sonnets. The students were very excited! They enjoyed every moment, especially the humorous scenes. They appreciated the small, cozy setting that Glendale Central Theatre provides. Following the production, the students were able to participate in an intimate question-and-answer session with the actors, and several of our students asked very interesting questions! Overall, it was a great experience that will serve as an introduction to the study of Shakespeare for years to come.
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Dear Mr. Obama...
The Pilibos 3rd Graders recently wrote letters to Mr. Obama as part of a class project. They mailed out their letters and impatiently awaited their responses. Mr. Obama was kind enough to respond to the students and even sent pictures of him and his family to show his appreciation.
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2010-2011 Yearbooks
The Pilibos Yearbook Committee, comprised of a group of 2011 seniors, is well underway in its efforts to design and complete our 2010-2011 Yearbook. They are working diligently to create a unique, fun, and memorable yearbook that may be enjoyed for years to come.
In an effort to increase revenue to help our school create an amazing yearbook, this year the committee is including Recognition Ads and Business Advertisements.
Yearbook Recognition Ads are a great way for parents and loved ones to commemorate student achievements and important milestones. School clubs, organizations, and/or classes can also benefit from these Ads. They can display their personality, voice, and mark within our school by creating a page that is unique to their club or group.
Businesses can also participate by buying Ad Space for their business cards and/or advertisements.
Your participation would be of great value and appreciated by the Yearbook Committee and our school. IN ADDITION TO SUPPORTING OUR SCHOOL, YOUR DONATION IS ALSO A GREAT WAY TO RECEIVE A TAX DEDUCTION.
We thank you in advance for your contribution and cannot wait to see what our new yearbook has in store for us all.
Here is an example of a Recognition Ad that many parents can purchase for their son or daughter.
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Alumni Association meetings are every third Monday of the month, contact Suren at pilibosalumni@pilibos.org for regular updates on dates and agenda. |
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